chased leader until hung right over 2f out, soon beaten and eased
chased leading trio, went 2nd 2f out until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in 7th, headway towards inside and edged right 3f out, chased leaders and continued to edge right over 2f out, weakened final furlong
quickly away, soon held up in mid division, headway from 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, led briefly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of leading duo
held up in rear, headway towards outside when pushed right inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, always towards rear
started slowly, soon pushed along in rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, edging right but stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, driven and sustained run to lead final strides
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway and driven along from 2f out, hung badly right over 1f out, no impression
led at good pace, going well 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened towards finish
held up towards rear, headway on outside from 3f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure, caught last strides
held up in 5th, losing place when hampered on inside well over 2f out
towards rear, headway from inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
tracked leading pair, pushed along over 3f out, weakened rapidly, eased final 2f, tailed off
behind, headway on inside over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never pace to threaten leaders
A strong case can be made for any number of these but INVINCIBLE SOUL can be considered unlucky to have just a solitary win to his name at this stage. Therefore, the Richard Hannon-trained colt represents good value as one to be with this time around. Capponi, London Stripe and Ransom Note are others likely to be prominent in the betting - each being worthy of consideration for a least a place in the frame. Whereas Cultivar and Beachfire are improving at a rate of knots and deserve to take their chance at this level. The last named tends to need a little time to warm to the task so, he will need luck on his side to weave his way through in the better grade of contest. Cultivar justified favouritism in gutsy style at Chester earlier in the month - bouncing back from a rare blip in the Yorkshire Stakes in his previous outing. This is by far his sternest challenge to date, though. And the mount of Jimmy Quinn will really need to pull out all the stops today. Even so Ransom Note, the winner of the Britannia Stakes at Ascot last month, appeals as the best hope from Barry Hills's yard. The son of Red Ransom is versatile regarding the ground and he will be a big threat if Michael Hills can keep him out of trouble. London Stripe drops in trip after being narrowly outgunned by the progressive Dandino at Royal Ascot last month - the son of Rock Of Gibraltar lost no caste in defeat; as he comfortably took the measure of the remainder of the field. As a lightly raced individual he may have more to offer and should not be dismissed lightly. The same comments apply to Capponi, whose game performances have catapulted him ahead of Abergavenny and Solicitor as Mark Johnston's main contender. Having shown his willingness for a battle at York 19 days ago, he is going to be a formidable opponent if his recent exertions haven't taken too much of a toll. However, Invincible Soul has also held his own in good company of late and, given that he can be relied upon to give his all when it matters; this fellow is well worth another chance to gain the upper hand.
Big Audio (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 4f out, every chance 2f out, still pressing leaders and driven 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Fallen Idol (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Capponi (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Always prominent, led over 2f out, soon hard ridden, edged right over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Magaling (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
London Stripe (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, led 2f, tracked leader, challenged from 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept trying until no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Dandino (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Invincible Soul (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) In touch, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Critical Moment (8-12) at Newmarket 1m con stks (2) gf.
Cumulus Nimbus 10-1 (9-4) Held up last, gradually switched to outside over 3f out, challenged 2f out, led final 110 yards, stayed on gamely, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Sour Mash (9-4) by nk, 7 ran.
Markazzi 11-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 15l behind Elusive Pimpernel (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Beachfire 13-8fav (9-7) Held up last, still plenty to do when switched right to inside over 2f out, soon driven, headway and switched left over 1f out, strong run under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 75 yards, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Revered (9-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Rigidity 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, led and edged left over 2f out, ridden and hard pressed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, headed post, 2nd of 15, ns behind Arlequin (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Cultivar 15-8fav (9-7) Tracked leader, joined leader over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Dolphin Rock (9-2) by hd, 5 ran.
Aattash (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden from 2f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, unchallenged, won at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun beating Start Right (9-1) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Right Step 40-1 (8-9) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 17th of 18, 18l behind Dandino (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Ingleby Spirit 25-1 (7-11) Always behind, 12th of 15, 14l behind Harris Tweed (8-3) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Abergavenny 9-4fav (8-6) Tracked winner, ridden and edged right over 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Classic Punch (10-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Solicitor 11-4 (9-5) Pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, eased near finish, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Marjury Daw (10-2) by 7l, 8 ran.
Paintball (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up in 6th, effort on inside 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Treble Jig (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Ransom Note 5-1fav (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway from over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Circumvent (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Finest Reserve (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Steadied start, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Sea Lord (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
